Maintenance Technician - Molding -B

Job Overview

Shift: 12 Hour Rotating Shift 6AM – 6PM.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairs on injection molding equipment, robots, adjustments, maintenance, repair and operations of various types of assembly, subassembly, printing, and/or packaging machines. The company scope includes scientific injection molding processing operations and automation equipment in the manufacture of components and devices into FDA regulated markets. This is a high‑speed and a controlled manufacturing environment (CME).

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions.
• Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
• Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause.
• Follow all 5S guidelines.
• Perform and document inspections per cGMP for work instruction sheet, on‑device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables.
• Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot any pneumatic, electrical or mechanical malfunction on a variety of machines.
• Adjust assembly machine units for major/minor lot production operations following department specification.
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (molding, assembly and packaging machines), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles.
• Upload programs to controls in the event of program loss or CPU replacement.
• Repair robot arms and controls, including replacing bad boards, motors, encoders, etc.
• Calibrate and adjust robot pick‑and‑place locations if needed.
• Conduct TPM activities as required.
• Input maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (SAP).
• Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues.
• Perform weekly, monthly, and as‑required preventive maintenance (PM).
• Perform root‑cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues.
• Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment. Comply with all company policies.
• Must be able to fluently operate presses, robots and auxiliary equipment to diagnose malfunctions and verify repairs.
• Troubleshoot and locate the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment.
• Brainstorm with other maintenance personnel and outside technical support as needed.
• Restore damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing, or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Control downtime by scheduling repairs with the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain good communications with the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain an ongoing list of projects with a timeline to be addressed and completed.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Ensure the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost‑effective fashion.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands‑on position.
• Strong math, reading and communication skills required.
• Experience with injection molding required.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (AB, Koyo, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.) required.
• Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics required.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions required.
• Must understand Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Must be mechanically inclined and have the ability to use basic hand tools.
• Must have strong hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Works in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and requires appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs with repetitive movements.
• Ability to push and pull items.
• Ability to stand…